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Meaning of trail
noun
- The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
- A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.
- A trailer broadcast on television for a forthcoming film or programme.
- A walk in which all the edges are distinct.
verb
- To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something). Example: The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.
- To drag (something) behind on the ground. Example: You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.
- To leave (a trail of). Example: He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place.
- To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication. Example: His new film was trailed on TV last night.
- To hang or drag loosely behind; to move with a slow sweeping motion. Example: The bride's long dress trailed behind her as she walked down the aisle.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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